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Celebrate Your Love with These Romantic Happy Valentine’s Day Ideas

Romantic happy Valentines Day: Valentine's Day cards and some flower petals

Valentine’s Day is that special day of the year dedicated to romance. But if you’re looking for ideas that go beyond a bouquet of flowers and box of chocolates (although those are certainly classics for a reason), then you’ve come to the right place. Discover some of our favorite ideas, tips, and inspiration to help you plan an incredible date night. Plus, find a variety of romantic Happy Valentine’s Day card designs and messages that you can personalize for a truly unique expression of your love.
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Funny Anniversary Cards to Make Your Loved Ones Laugh

Funny anniversary cards: anniversary cards, a champagne glass, and a bottle of champagne

A milestone anniversary is coming up and you want to celebrate it in your own special way. Forget overtly romantic cards or generic greeting cards — you’re all about sending a funny anniversary card to someone who means a lot to you.

If humor is a central part of your relationship, you can’t go wrong with funny anniversary cards. Whether you’re celebrating a friendship or a wedding milestone, these ideas will help you craft a memorable, humorous, and cute anniversary card.
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30 Outdoor Baby Shower Ideas: Themes, Venues, Decor, and More

Outdoor baby shower: group of friends taking a groufie

Oh, baby! You’ve got a big life change coming up, which is something to celebrate. And since your little one is sure to be one of nature’s most beautiful creations, it feels so right to celebrate surrounded by nature.

An outdoor baby shower allows everyone, including the baby-to-be, to get some fresh air and sunlight — or starlight! Plus, it opens the door to ideas that you just couldn’t do inside.

From nature-inspired themes to unique venues to outdoor party decor, going outside allows you to think outside the box. You can create a one-of-a-kind outdoor baby shower by embracing all things nature. Here are 30 outdoor baby shower ideas to get you started.
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How to Use a Template Birthday Card to Create a Personalized Moment

Template birthday card: HBD! on a tablet screen

It’s always a joy to receive a handmade birthday card — but they take time, energy, and creativity. And while it’s easy to pick a card up from the store, they can lack that personal touch. Fortunately, you can get the best of both options with a template birthday card.

Let’s explore what template birthday cards are, why they’re a great option, and how to create and customize your own with Greenvelope. Plus, we’ll share a handful of our most loved designs that’ll inspire you to personalize your own.
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Send Good Luck and Prosperity with These Chinese New Year Greetings

Chinese New Year greetings: 2 couples happily holding some sparklers

As a new calendar year approaches, it’s time to start thinking about also celebrating the wonderful holiday of Chinese New Year, sometimes called Lunar New Year. It’s a holiday all about happiness and prosperity, filled with rich colors and cultural New Year traditions.

In this guide, we’ll share a few of those standout traditions and themes from the Lunar New Year. We’ll also share some popular traditional Chinese New Year greetings, along with ideas for thoughtful messages you can send to loved ones or close friends who are celebrating the holiday.
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Happy Lunar New Year: Greetings and Cards for a Prosperous New Year

Happy Lunar New Year: Lunar New Year message card from the Wang family

For those who follow the lunar calendar, the new year is one of the most sacred times of year. It signifies a moment to renew good luck, prosperity, and health. It’s a time for family, feasts, and festive celebrations. 

But as with any holiday, it can sometimes be a challenge to find the right words to share your well wishes. With these ideas for messages and card designs, you can send friends, colleagues, and loved ones a Happy Lunar New Year greeting that’s sure to make them smile. But first, let’s delve into some basics about the holiday that will deepen your appreciation for this special occasion.
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Share the Love with These 52 Ideas for a Birthday Message to a Friend

Birthday message to a friend: birthday message cards

The birthday of someone special is coming up! Your friend deserves to feel loved and appreciated on their big day, so send them the best birthday message. A sweet message is a beautiful way to express your gratitude for their friendship.

Crafting the perfect birthday message to a friend starts with knowing the recipient well, then writing something that appeals to their personality and your friendship. We’ll walk you through it with this guide, along with some inspiring birthday messages for your friends.
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17 Valentine’s Day Ideas for Partners, Friends, and Family

Valentines Day ideas: couple happily giving gifts to each other

Whether you’re looking for Valentine’s Day ideas for your soulmate, friends, or family members, here you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy some time together and share the love. Plus, each idea is paired with a Valentine’s Day card or invitation you can use to show how much you care.
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18 Baby Shower Brunch Ideas for a Sweet Celebration

Baby Shower Brunch invitation cards

Two of our favorite b-words are “brunch” and “baby-to-be.” Mention either and we get giddy with anticipation. So, when it comes to celebrating the baby-to-be (and their expectant family), a baby shower brunch is the best thing ever.

With all the yummy brunch food — from waffles to avocado toast — that little one will be doing cartwheels in the tummy. And the expectant parents will be just as excited to have one last brunch before they get really busy.

Brunch has benefits for the baby shower’s host too. Breakfast food is some of the simplest and tastiest food you can prepare (or purchase) for a crowd, so this baby shower theme is easy to plan.

We’ll help you put together your own baby shower brunch with ideas for your invites, menu items, and more. It’s time to introduce this baby to the good things in life — starting with brunch!
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45 Hanukkah Greetings to Share This Holiday Season

Hanukkah greetings: Hanukkah card gifts and food

The holiday season is a time of celebration, and that includes Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights. Whether you celebrate the holiday or you know someone who does, sending warm Hanukkah greetings is always a thoughtful gesture.

To help you out, we’re sharing a few tips on where to share your greeting and offering plenty of inspiration to create your own Hanukkah messages. We’re also sharing some of our most loved Hanukkah greeting card designs that you can easily customize to spread joy for a happy Hanukkah.
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